9 O'clock Jazz New Release Special

Tonight hear the latest new jazz releases including a new CD from flutist Dave Valentin, and a Houston vocalist who uses just a touch of blues, tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'clock Jazz New Release Special

It's Thursday and time for the latest jazz releases.  Flutist Dave Valentine has a new CD with Bill O'Connell that combines the best of Latin jazz and bebop, and pianist Hilario Duran is with saxaphonist, flutist Jane Bunnett on their latest.

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9 O'Clock Jazz Special

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9 O'Clock Jazz Special

Tonight we'll go back in time to the Detroit Jazz Festival 2010 to hear pianist Kenny Barron and trumpeter Randy Brecker at a great bebop party starting at 9.


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